In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will be offering limited-edition AKA Barbie dolls. Mattel Inc. has created the first sorority Barbie doll, for the oldest black sorority in the United States. The Limited Edition doll will sell for $50 with a portion of the profit going to the Chicago-headquartered sorority.Alpha Kappa Alpha has inducted some 200,000 women since it was founded at Howard University in 1908. Among the most notable members are author Toni Morrison, educator Marva Collins and actress Phylicia Rashad.
Some are wondering why is the doll so light??? (On an Ode to School Daze note) AKA did have that "brighter is better" stigma behind their 100 year history.....It is no secret that certain organizations were created in order to supplement a haven for light-skinned blacks.
I'm just wondering if Mattel will make a Delta Barbie in 2013 for their 100th anniversary???